What is an advanced, internationally integrated school in Ho Chi Minh City?

Students of Le Van Tam Primary School, District 7 (advanced, internationally integrated school) in an extracurricular activity

Le Van Tam Primary School, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, publicly announced its first grade enrollment plan for the 2023-2024 school year. This document states the characteristics of an advanced, internationally integrated school: "A school with better investment in teaching conditions and quality to help students develop comprehensively; 100% of students study 2 sessions/day with a maximum of 30 children/class for preschools and kindergartens; 35 students/class for primary schools".

According to the criteria for recognizing schools implementing the high-quality program "Advanced, internationally integrated school" in Ho Chi Minh City, issued with Decision No. 07/2022 dated March 18, 2022 of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, the characteristics of kindergartens and primary schools are specifically regulated.

Outstanding features of advanced, internationally integrated kindergarten

The number of children per class is no more than 30, in accordance with the Kindergarten Charter, 100% of children are boarders. The principal and vice principal have above-standard training qualifications.

The school has at least 80% of teachers achieving the title of excellent teachers at school level, 20% of teachers achieving the title of excellent teachers at district level or higher.

Regarding the criteria of facilities and teaching equipment, the school has a block of functional rooms and an office block fully equipped with equipment according to regulations, with full computers, camera systems, and high-speed internet systems to serve the management and care of children. There is a room for children to get acquainted with English and information technology: a minimum area of ​​40 ^m2 with modern information technology equipment to meet the organization of activities for children.

There is a hall with a minimum area of ​​70 ^m2 to serve the school's activities. There is a playground that is planned and designed appropriately; there are trees that are regularly cared for, there is a garden area for children to care for and protect...

Organize at least 2 activities (for children to get acquainted with English; 10 mixed sports) in the following contents: foreign language, drawing, swimming, soccer, martial arts, yoga, aerobics, 10 mixed sports, musical instruments, dance, life skills, computers... Organize extracurricular activities to educate children about life skills, at least 2 times/year to educate and develop emotional and social skills.

May 19 Kindergarten, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City - advanced, internationally integrated kindergarten

Outstanding features of advanced, internationally integrated primary schools

The school is recognized as meeting national standards level 1 and is accredited for educational quality level 2 or higher according to current regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.

Class size is no more than 35 students and 100% of students study 2 sessions/day.

At least 80% of teachers achieve the title of excellent teacher and excellent homeroom teacher at school level, 30% of teachers achieve the title of excellent teacher and excellent homeroom teacher at district level or higher.

The school has separate classrooms for teaching music, art, science and foreign languages; the library meets the prescribed standards and is recognized as an advanced library; it is fully equipped with the minimum teaching equipment prescribed and used effectively.

There is a multi-purpose gym or swimming pool or both; all are equipped to meet the prescribed standards. All computers are connected to high-speed internet and there is wifi in the school. There is a warehouse of electronic learning resources, a camera system to support management and intelligent testing and evaluation...

Organize teaching and learning of math, science and English integrating English and Vietnamese programs or organize teaching and learning with enhanced English with math and science materials according to international standards. Organize teaching of information technology according to international standards. Implement comprehensive education, activities are organized effectively, suitable for age characteristics, creating opportunities for students to participate actively.

There are at least 3 sports clubs and 1 art club organized for students to participate in weekly activities...

Students of Nguyen Trung Ngan Primary School - an advanced, internationally integrated school in District 8, Ho Chi Minh City in an activity

What is the tuition fee according to regulations at advanced, internationally integrated schools?

On August 14, 2022, the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City issued instructions to the People's Committee of Thu Duc City and districts and principals implementing the advanced school model, international integration on building a roadmap for project implementation and tuition fees for the 2022-2023 school year and the following school years.

Accordingly, the Department of Education and Training guides schools implementing advanced school models and international integration to collect tuition fees and service fees to supporteducational activities based on the actual number of months of study, but not exceeding 9 months/school year (preschool education is collected based on the actual number of months of study).

All tuition and service revenues of advanced and internationally integrated schools must be 100% cashless in order to improve management and supervision efficiency.

The Department stipulates that schools implementing this model must ensure that they collect enough to cover expenses, are not for profit, are suitable for the learners' ability to contribute, publicly disclose the collection level at the time of enrollment and do not collect any other fees. It is calculated based on actual expenses according to teaching hours and professional activities that meet quality requirements, investment in equipment, teaching and learning materials.

Students of Le Van Tam Primary School, District 7 participate in extracurricular activities

For example, the website of Le Van Tam Primary School, District 7 - an advanced international integration school, has announced the enrollment plan for grade 1 for the 2023-2024 school year. The enrollment plan document publicly states the tuition fees for implementing the high-quality program "Advanced, international integration school" including 3 fees:

• Regular tuition: according to regulations
  
• The agreed revenue to ensure the operational requirements for implementing advanced models and international integration (the agreed revenue does not exceed 1.5 million VND/student/month), which can be changed according to city regulations, including: organizing 2 sessions/day; organizing English enhancement; organizing English learning with foreign teachers; organizing teaching of gifted subjects, elective subjects; life skills programs; organizing extracurricular programs; facilities for advanced models, practice materials;
  
• Other agreed revenues (boarding, shuttle bus...) according to regulations.
  

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